Job Definition:
Under direction, performs difficult professional accounting work including the examination, analysis, maintenance, reconciliation, and verification of financial records; develops and implements new accounting systems; and performs related duties as required.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares a variety of detailed accounting, statistical, and narrative financial statements or reports requiring analysis and interpretation (e.g. month-end Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger Analysis, Cashflow Projections and Monthly Financial reporting
- Works with the Finance Manager and with data processing personnel regarding automated financial and billing systems.
- Financial Analyst providing business solutions through modern analytical, technical and IT solution systems.
- Participates in the preparation, evaluation, justification, and maintenance of budgets and budgetary controls.
- Reviews and analyzes contracts and proposals for fiscal soundness and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and Government policies; and assists in developing, preparing, and company’s financial plan and management accounts.
- Monitors clients’, contractors’ or consultants’ contracts, their expiration date, debt recovery, renewal or renegotiation premiums.
- Identifies and analyzes the optimal utilization of funds available to the Company.
- Manages relationship with Bankers and other financiers to get the best of:
- Facilities (e.g. loans, overdrafts, COT Concessions, P.A.Y.E. etc)
- Tax Administration
- Collects data on direct, indirect and overhead costs of operation as they relate to the setting of rates and fees.
- Recommends and assists in the implementation of new or revised accounting systems, procedures, and records.
- Prospects for possible partnership and funds investors for Network expansion and cashflow injection.
- May supervise and review the work of fiscal and clerical personnel in making entries, reconciliation's, and performing other fiscal record-keeping work.
- Ensures approved financial obligations are met promptly and as at when due e.g. staff salary payment, compensations, contractor/consultant fees, staff reimbursements, etc).
- Planning and control of all expenditure and vetting of bills for approvals and payments.
- Initiating and implementing cost control measures.
- Designing and implementing internal and financial control to ensure the security and accountability of all Company assets.
- Interfacing with external auditors, tax authorities and other relevant Government authorities.
- Preparation of accounting policies and manuals and establishing motivational plan for staff and clients
- Keep all accounting books, records and develop the Company’s chart of Account.
- Analyze Revenue and Expenditure trends
- Maintain and update Accounting System Database
- Prepares Proforma Invoices to potential or existing clients.
- Maintains a Payment and Invoice Received and Invoice Issued Ledger
- Maintains Clientele Accounting Files and Records, which shall include copies of contracts, invoices, and contract sign-off and other relevant documents.
- Maintains Ddebtors and Creditors files
- Maintains Fixed and Moveable assets register
- Relates with the Company’s Insurance Brokers on the insurance of the Company’s assets.
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Employment Standards:
- Qualification and Experience
- HND, BSc, MSc, or MBA in accounting or related field
- Minimum of 3 years professional accounting experience (administrative and accounting role) in any industry
- Strong statistical and data analytical skills.
- Proficient with MS Office, Advanced Excel and accounting packages/database software such as Sage
- A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the qualification and experience standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; computer software applications of accounting procedures; and basic math.
Additional Qualifications:
Possession of ICAN or ACCA certification, ACIB or related accounting and financial management certification
Candidate must possess the ability to:
Analyze fiscal data and draw logical conclusions; define accounting problems and recommend effective solutions; detect possible weaknesses of internal control and standard accounting procedures and recommend revisions; verbally communicate accounting procedures and policies clearly to others; use personal computer applications including spreadsheet software; write memos and reports clearly and concisely; organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; read, understand, and apply legal requirements and administrative policies to departmental accounting functions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; plan, initiate, and complete work assignments with a minimum of direction; and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Application Deadline
Not stated
How To Apply
Qualifies and intereted candidates should send application with CV to:
P.O.Box 3049, Sabo, Yaba,
Lagos, Nigeria
or
Email to: [email protected]
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